Nguyễn Văn Chuân
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Nguyễn Văn Chuân | |
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| Born | 1 March 1923 French Indochina |
| Died | 1 January 2002 (aged 78) |
| Allegiance | South Vietnam |
| Service/ | Vietnamese National Army Army of the Republic of Vietnam |
| Years of service | 1950-66 |
| Commands held | Vietnamese National Military Academy 14th Light Division 1st Division 5th Division 25th Division I Corps |
Nguyễn Văn Chuân was a Major general in the South Vietnamese Army of the Republic of Vietnam.
Military career
In late 1965
VC in all significant encounters."[1]
: 113
On 14 March 1966 he was appointed commander of I Corps, which oversaw the northernmost part of the country, replacing
Saigon. On 9 April Kỳ replaced Chuẩn with Lieutenant general Tôn Thất Đính in an attempt to shut down the opposition.[1]: 133 [2]
On 9 July 1966 a special military tribunal retired Chuân, Đính, Thi and other officers involved in the uprising.[1]: 143
Honours
South Vietnam :
Commander of the National Order of Vietnam
Army Distinguished Service Order, First Class
Navy Distinguished Service Order, Second Class
Gallantry Cross
Hazardous Service Medal
Loyalty Medal
Staff Service Medal, First Class
Training Service Medal, Second Class
Civil Actions Medal, First Class
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Chuong My Medal, Second Class
References
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- ISBN 1-57607-040-9.
